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Current Affairs
Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. In how many civil defence districts
will assam conduct mock drill today?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Answer: C) 20
Explanation: It involves
vulnerable Category II and III districts. The Ministry of Home Affairs is
overseeing the operation. The categorised civil defence districts of Assam
under the latest classification include 16 Category-II and 4 Category-III
districts.
Category-II districts where the drills
will be conducted include Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Dhubri, Goalpara, Jorhat,
Sibsagar, Tinsukia, Tezpur, Digboi, Duliajan, Guwahati (Dispur), Rangia,
Namrup, Nazira, North-Lakhimpur, and Numaligarh. The Category-III districts
listed for the exercise are Darrang, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong. Kokrajhar.
Related Info: The
exercise is being conducted under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, and was
announced by the MHA on May 2.
2. Where did Kiren Rijiju represent India
at the 20th UN Day of Vesak in 2025?
A) Bodh Gaya
B) Sarnath
C) Hanoi
D) Bangkok
Answer: C) Hanoi
Explanation: Union Minister Kiren
Rijiju attended the event in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event celebrated Buddhist
values and teachings. India’s cultural and religious contributions were
highlighted.
Related Info: Vesak is a
UN-recognized day marking Buddha’s life events. India actively uses such
platforms for cultural diplomacy.
3. How much total investment has the
Assam Cabinet approved recently?
A) Rs 5,000 crore
B) Rs 7,000 crore
C) Rs 10,000 crore
D) Rs 3,000 crore
Answer: B) Rs 7,000 crore
Explanation: The Assam Cabinet
has approved the MoUs worth Rs 7,730 crore signed during Advantage Assam 2.0,
including Rs 1,500 crore in foreign investment. This approval has paved the way
for the setting up of several cement plants, hotels, breweries, ethanol plants,
etc.
Related Info: Major projects
include Rs 1,500 crore in petrochemicals and Rs 5,500 crore in thermal power.
These aim to boost jobs and industrial growth.
4. Which state secured second place in
the 2025 Khelo India Women’s Pencak Silat League?
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Assam
D) Punjab
Answer: C) Assam
Explanation: Assam secured second
rank with 13 medals in the event. Athletes won 3 golds, 5 silvers, and 5
bronzes. The league promotes women in martial arts.
Related Info: Pencak Silat is a
traditional Southeast Asian martial art. The Khelo India program nurtures
grassroots talent.
5. Who became Germany’s Chancellor after
a historic defeat for the ruling coalition?
A) Olaf Scholz
B) Angela Merkel
C) Friedrich Merz
D) Markus Söder
Answer: C) Friedrich Merz
Explanation: CDU/CSU leader
Friedrich Merz won 325 votes in the Bundestag. His election ended Olaf Scholz’s
tenure. The CDU's resurgence marks a conservative shift.
Related Info: Merz becomes the
oldest Chancellor since Adenauer. He aims to focus on the economy and national
security.
6. What is India’s latest rank in the
Human Development Index (HDI) 2025?
A) 133
B) 125
C) 130
D) 128
Answer: C) 130
Explanation: India improved to
130th rank with a score of 0.644. The rise is due to better life expectancy and
education. However, inequality remains a major issue.
Related Info: India’s
inequality-adjusted HDI is 0.475. This shows development gains are not evenly
distributed.
7. Where was Northeast India’s first
geothermal energy well drilled?
A) Tawang
B) Dibrugarh
C) Dirang
D) Ziro
Answer: C) Dirang
Explanation: A geothermal well
was drilled in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. It taps into 115°C underground
energy. The project helps in sustainable heating and agriculture.
Related Info: The project is the
result of international scientific collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian
Geotechnical Institute (NGI),Oslo, Norway, the Icelandic geothermal firm
Geotropy ehf, and the drilling team from Guwahati Boring Service (GBS).
8. What was the main focus of the
conclave held in Guwahati regarding Assam’s fishery sector?
A) Forest conservation
B) Water purification
C) Sustainable fishery growth
D) Hydropower development
Answer: C) Sustainable
fishery growth
Explanation: The conclave aimed
to modernize the fishery sector using science and technology. It included
discussions on exports and livelihood opportunities. Training for officials was
also part of it.
Related Info: Assam has over 3
lakh hectares of water bodies. It aims to become a top fish-producing state.
9. When is the first uncrewed flight of
India’s Gaganyaan mission scheduled?
A) Mid-2024
B) Late-2025
C) Early-2026
D) Mid-2025
Answer: B) Late-2025
Explanation: ISRO plans to launch
the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in late 2025. It will test technologies
for India's first human spaceflight. This is a major milestone in space
exploration.
Related Info: Gaganyaan will
carry 3 Indian astronauts. It’s India’s first independent human space mission.
10. What key role will the Axiom-4 mission
play in India’s space program?
A) Launching a satellite
B) Conducting climate studies
C) Testing technologies for Gaganyaan
D) Orbiting the Moon
Answer: C) Testing
technologies for Gaganyaan
Explanation: The Axiom-4 mission
includes Indian astronauts in a commercial flight. It will test life-support
and microgravity research tools. These are essential for the Gaganyaan program.
Related Info: Axiom Space is
collaborating with ISRO for astronaut training. The mission boosts
international space ties.
11. Where
was the ‘Nature Writing Orientation Course’ held?
A. Manas
National Park
B. Kaziranga National Park
C. Nameri National Park
D. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B. Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
The
workshop was held at the Kohora Convention Centre in Kaziranga National Park
from May 2–4. It aimed at nurturing youth interest in nature writing. Students
participated in creative writing and conservation sessions. The workshop was
organized by the Kaziranga National Park authority in collaboration with
institutions like Azim Premji University, National Book Trust, WWF India, and
Aaranyak. It also had support from The Corbett Foundation
Related
Info:
Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the largest population
of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world.
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12. Where is the Asian Continental Chess
Championship, featuring Nihal Sarin, being held?
A) New Delhi
B) Al Ain
C) Dubai
D) Abu Dhabi
Answer: B) Al Ain
Explanation:
The Asian Continental Chess Championship is being held in Al Ain in the
UAE. Nihal Sarin is the top seed and will be leading the Indian challenge in
this event.
Related Info:
Al Ain is a city in the United
Arab Emirates. It has hosted several international sporting events, including
chess tournaments.
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